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By:Gary Everhart
Dates:7/26/1956 - 4/25/1958
Album Info:These are all original, small photos of Nickel Plate Road (New York, Chicago & St Louis) 2-8-4 Bershire-type steam locomotives taken by Robert Larson mostly in the Chicago & northwest Indiana region in 1956-58.
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NKP 2-8-4 #749
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #749
Description:  Running past the Knox depot is this Lima built S-2 class Bershire #749. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  7/26/1956  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:15:38 AM
Location:  Knox, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 749(2-8-4)
Views:  470   Comments: 1
NKP 2-8-4 #744
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #744
Description:  With a full head of steam, this Lima S-2 Berkshire is ready to roll. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:13:19 AM
Location:  Calumet (subdivision, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 744(2-8-4)
Views:  391   Comments: 1
NKP 2-8-4 #745
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #745
Description:  Running through Osborn, IN (now part of Hammond), the note on the back states that it's pulling a 79 car train. Photo by Robert Larson
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:14:10 AM
Location:  Osborn, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 745(2-8-4)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #745
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #745
Description:  Here is another view as Lima S-2 class Bershire #745 thunders through Osborn, IN (now part of Hammond). Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:14:28 AM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 745(2-8-4)
Views:  549   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #745
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #745
Description:  #745 comes off the turntable after taking a spin in the yard at Calumet, IL. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:14:49 AM
Location:  Calumet (subdivision, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 745(2-8-4)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #760
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #760
Description:  Peeking out the window of this Lima built S-2 class Berkshire is the fireman, ready for action. Photo by Robert Larson.
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:16:50 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 760(2-8-4)
Views:  758   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #766
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #766
Description:  Looks like the fireman is finished taking on water in this Lima built Berkshire while stopped in Osborn, IN (now part of Hammond). Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:17:16 AM
Location:  Osborn, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 766(2-8-4)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #769
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #769
Description:  Strong face of a powerhouse - Lima built Berkshire #769. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:17:41 AM
Location:  Calumet (subdivision, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 769(2-8-4)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #769
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #769
Description:  Posing under threatening clouds in the Calumet yard is #769, the last Lima built S-2 class member. Looks like the negative may have been bent and damaged before the photo was made - note the light streak on the engine body. Robert Larson photo.
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:17:51 AM
Location:  Calumet (subdivision, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 769(2-8-4)
Views:  382   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #769
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #769
Description:  Another view of Lima built S-2 class Berkshire #769 while it sits in the Calumet yard. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:18:00 AM
Location:  Calumet (subdivision, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 769(2-8-4)
Views:  340   Comments: 1
NKP 2-8-4 #742
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #742
Description:  Beautiful example of Lima S-2 class Berkshire. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/6/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:13:07 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 742(2-8-4)
Views:  562   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #747
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #747
Description:  With a full head of steam, whistle blowing and the engineer at the throttle, this Lima S-2 class Bershire is ready to roll. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/20/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:15:16 AM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 747(2-8-4)
Views:  453   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #744
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #744
Description:  Note on back identifies this as an eastbound train with 79 cars - not a problem for this Lima S-2 Bershire running through Hammond, IN. Photo by Robert Larson
Photo Date:  4/23/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:13:28 AM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 744(2-8-4)
Views:  453   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #744
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #744
Description:  Pausing for a moment before heading east with its 79 car string is this Lima S-2 Berkshire. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/23/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:13:41 AM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 744(2-8-4)
Views:  542   Comments: 1
NKP 2-8-4 #744
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #744
Description:  Another view of Lima S-2 Bershire before it heads out of Hammond, IN.
Photo Date:  4/23/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:13:54 AM
Location:  Hammond, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 744(2-8-4)
Views:  449   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #747
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #747
Description:  This Lima S-2 Bershire sits in the yard in Chicago, waiting for its next assignment. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/23/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:15:01 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 747(2-8-4)
Views:  380   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #757
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #757
Description:  Lima built #757 sits quietly in the Chicago yard on this April day in 1958. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/23/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:16:38 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 757(2-8-4)
Views:  715   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #767
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #767
Description:  The note by Robert Larson on the back of this photo identifies this Lima built Berkshire is heading up a local run of 18 cars in Tippecanoe, IN, near Lafayette, IN. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/23/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:17:30 AM
Location:  Tippecanoe, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 767(2-8-4)
Views:  1834   Comments: 1
NKP 2-8-4 #749
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #749
Description:  Sitting cold in the Fort Wayne yard is this Lima built S-2 class Bershire. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/24/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:15:26 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 749(2-8-4)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #752
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #752
Description:  On its lonely run near Fort Wayne, this Lima built S-2 class Berkshire easily handles the 137 car train behind it. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/24/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:15:52 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 752(2-8-4)
Views:  314   Comments: 1
NKP 2-8-4 #752
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #752
Description:  Here's another view of the Lima built #752 running west near Fort Wayne with its 137 car train. Photo by Robert Larson
Photo Date:  4/24/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:16:09 AM
Location:  Unknown, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 752(2-8-4)
Views:  260   Comments: 1
NKP 2-8-4 #756
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #756
Description:  Sitting in the yard after refueling and taking on water (note the water streaks on the tender) is Lima built S-2 class Berkshire #756. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/24/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:16:18 AM
Location:  Fort Wayne, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 756(2-8-4)
Views:  703   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #745
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #745
Description:  Lima S-2 class Bershire #745 takes a spin on the turntable at the yard in Calumet, IL. This photo was heavily damaged so I did some major repair to bring back the image. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/25/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:14:41 AM
Location:  Calumet (subdivision, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 745(2-8-4)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #756
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #756
Description:  Sitting idle at the moment in the Chicago yard is this Lima built S-2 class Berkshire. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/25/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:16:30 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 756(2-8-4)
Views:  441   Comments: 0
NKP 2-8-4 #762
Title:  NKP 2-8-4 #762
Description:  This Lima built Berkshire sits idle for a few minutes in the Chicago yard before its next assignment. Robert Larson photo
Photo Date:  4/25/1958  Upload Date: 6/26/2014 5:17:04 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 762(2-8-4)
Views:  400   Comments: 1


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